To clarify some of the questions we are asked, today we decided to bring you 3 x-rays of feet of different ages. 
No, the bones are not separated , they are just not ossified. Children's feet are largely composed of cartilage and over time they become ossified.
This is why you should not use shoes on children who are not yet walking, and when they are walking, you need to choose the right shoes.
This is because:
- Because little ones' feet are more sensitive and vulnerable to the outside world due to their high level of cartilage. Therefore, the likelihood of developing deformities is greater.
- Because feet need movement to ossify and mature.
Therefore, the shoe must be soft and flexible and its thin sole must allow the recession of external stimuli, sufficient for the development of muscles and tendons.
As you can see in the image, the foot of a 5-year-old child is still in the process of ossification and putting on inappropriate footwear, such as narrow toe caps, can increase the likelihood of future problems.
With this, we wanted to show you why at Pituka we always want to combine fashion and style with health!
